06/16/2025
We’ve finally had a chance to catch our breath/reflect on an unforgettable weekend, and want to take a moment to say thank you.
The 30th edition of Michigan Classic was everything we dreamed it could be, and more. None of it would have been possible without our incredible team!
To our sponsors – we deeply appreciate your generous support:
🌟 Adela Su-Karoliussen – Pro‑Am routines
🌟 David Sarver – Newcomer Jack & Jill and New/Novice Strictly divisions
Sponsorship plays a critical role in helping us keep key divisions accessible and rewarding for dancers. Your support helps us create more opportunities, recognize rising talent, and deliver an inclusive, high-quality experience. Thank you for investing in this community.
To our DJ team – thank you for keeping the music flowing, the energy high, and the vibe just right all weekend long:
🎧 Head DJ: Johnson
🎧 Arjay Centeno, Don Schanaberger, Evan Schreiber, Kaiano Levine, Fallon, Pj Turner, Plawinski, and Toni Carroll.
From late-night social dancing to competition sets, and spotlight moments, you curated a musical experience that elevated the entire event. Thank you for reading the room, setting the tone, and keeping everyone inspired to dance (including us - there were several nights we definitely should have gone to sleep but we didn’t want to stop dancing)!
To our MCs, PJ Turner and Harrell, thank you for balancing fun and professionalism every step of the way. From running the games and contests with humor and energy, to keeping the schedule on track and the crowd engaged, you set the tone for the entire weekend.
To our Contest Staff, whose precision and speed kept the weekend running smoothly:
Scorer Brand, Chief Judge Leyva, Contest Coordinator Leah Noparstak, our judges, and floor moms—thank you.
To Chris Moy and Melissa Moy – thank you for leading the Beginner Track with care, energy, and expertise. You gave new dancers the confidence to step onto the floor, connect with the community, and feel a true sense of belonging. Your impact was visible all weekend.
To all of our instructors – thank you for sharing your time, creativity, and knowledge across workshops, specialty sessions, and intensives. Whether foundational skills, advanced technique, or creative inspiration, you gave dancers the opportunity to learn, grow, and be challenged all weekend long.
To our core team – the event would not have been the same without you:
• Sarah Jessica Gall – Registration
• Robin Plawinski & Cathy Tinney-Zara – Merchandise
• Daniel Cruz – Ballroom Coordination
• Kelsey Osler – Elemental Challenge/Games
• Heidi Dziak – Social Media, Volunteer Coordination & more
• Nadege Lebert & John Greenstreet – Photography
• Becky Larson – Videography
• Cronkhite – Hospitality
• Tammy M Davis – Office Manager & Troubleshooting
• Nicole Zwerlein & Whitson - Branding & Merchandise Design
To Stalker – thank you for leading our ballroom setup and teardown efforts with care and efficiency. And to the volunteers who assisted you — we literally could not have done it without you!
To our volunteers – Michigan Classic doesn’t run without you. Whether you were at registration, monitoring doors, applying tattoos, refilling water stations, building balloon arches, or stepping in wherever help was needed, you played a critical role in keeping everything running smoothly.
And most importantly, to our attendees, thank you for bringing your energy, enthusiasm, and community spirit. You’re what makes Michigan Classic special!
We hope we didn’t forget anyone, please know how truly grateful we are to every single person who helped make the 30th Edition of Michigan Classic a success!
— Kendra & Ward
